Firefighter Training for the Unknown – Michael Daley

Michael Daley joins Peter Matthews to discuss firefighter training today with a look at training challenges expected over the next five years, including new responses such as electric vehicles, and the abilities and skills news firefighters bring to the job.

Daley, a proponent of well-trained and educated firefighters, says firefighters should train to a level or professionalism – whether volunteer or career – to be able to handle whatever they encounter. He discusses what training officers need to do to incorporate historical events into training, how to build a training calendar and how to ensure that members do not lose the drive to train.

Related links:

• Training Doesn't Have Time for Rain Delays
• Company-Level Training Ideas for all Firefighters
• Michael Daley’s bio and article on Firehouse.com
• Fire Service Performance Concepts